This document discusses safety and health policies in the workplace. It explains that a policy statement sets out how an organization will manage safety and health, is a commitment from management, and guides employee actions. The document notes that Malaysian law requires a written policy statement that is implemented, communicated to employees, and revised when necessary. It provides an example organization chart and outlines steps to formulate, implement, communicate and monitor a policy through arrangements like an occupational safety and health program. The policy is reviewed by a safety and health committee based on performance, experience, changes and new hazards or legislation.

1. POLICY, ORGANISATION &
ARRANGEMENTS
SAFETY AND HEALTH OFFICER ENRICHMENT PROGRAM (SHEP)

2. What Is Safety and Health Policy
Statement?
The health and safety policy statement is a
document that sets out how the
organisation will manage health and safety
in the workplace.

3. Why Is A Policy Statement
Important?
A statement of commitment from top
management
Shows employees that management
cares
A guide for all levels of employees to
base their actions and decisions
The starting point for planning and
organising OSH programmes
Required by law
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4. Legal Requirements – OSHA:1994
To have a written Safety and Health
policy statement
Employees must be aware of the
requirements of the policy
Policy is to be implemented
– The Organisation (responsibilities)
– Arrangements (plans, resources,
procedures, system of work, etc.)
To revise the policy when necessary
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5. A TYPICAL EXAMPLE OF SAFETY AND HEALTH
ORGANISATION CHART
CEO
(HIGHEST POSITION)
HR MANAGER
HSE MANAGER FINANCE & ADMIN PRODUCTION MGR MAINTENANCE MGR
SAFETY & HEALTH COMM
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6. Steps In Implementing Safety and
Health Policy
1. Formulate and write the policy
– Include statements of vision and goals,
– Objectives and target related to risk
2. Implement policy by making arrangements
– Organisation, OSH programmes, appointments
3. Communicate the policy
– Announce and display statement,
communicate responsibilities and OSH
programmes
4. Monitor and revise as necessary
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7. Reviewing And Revising The Policy
(By Safety and Health Committee)
Performance statistics
Review policy
– Experience
– Operational or organisational changes
– Alterations of plant or processes
– New legislation
– New hazards identified
– Change of business
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